Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Sunday, April 7, 2024
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RACE 1
1-WHAT A DUDE
Degree of confidence: B-
• Second start off a layoff after a much needed prep in turf dash.
• Raised a notch in a sign of confidence, lands the favorable rail.
• Steady, one-paced grinder should be in the fray throughout.
Others to consider: 3-Derecho Dandy; 7-Remote.
RACE 2
4-MIDNIGHT SILENCE
Degree of confidence: C+
• In the money in five of her last six starts; a logical contender.
• Lacks a winning punch but at this restricted level they all do.
• Speed figures have stagnated but are good enough to win.
Others to consider: 3-Bossy Bruin Gal.
RACE 3
7-PROOF SHE ZIPS
Degree of confidence: A-
• Been away for almost a year but has trained like she is fit and ready.
• Employs an effective stalking style; should enjoy the Hillside course.
• Stakes placed up north, facing softer, excellent form over local lawn.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 4
2-ANTONSEN
Degree of confidence: B-
• Burned money when beaten at 6/5 but earned a career top speed figure.
• Was well clear of the rest and not much better will be required today.
• Projects to be on the lead or in a pressing spot; should have no excuses.
Others to consider: 6-The Big Cheeseola.
RACE 5
1-KING OF GOSFORD (GB)
Degree of confidence: B-
• Clever win sprinting over the flat course in recent North American debut.
• Switches to the Hillside Course and faces stakes company; will get tested.
• Irish from was moderate but has improved for Euro specialist Phil D’Amato.
Others to consider: 4-Heart Headed; 6-Nesso’s Lastharrah.
RACE 6
4-DORIE MILLER
Degree of confidence: C+
• Returns to her claim level after being pitched too high in starter races.
• Back on dirt; form suggests she is most comfortable on the main track.
• Lacks early speed, reunited with win rider Pereira; will be rolling late.
Others to consider: 2-Belle Epoque; 5-We’ll Do It Live.
RACE 7
11-BIT’S TIGER MAGIC
Degree of confidence: A-
• Extremely well meant in debut and ran a winning race but was tagged late.
• Filly who beat her returned to win a stakes race yesterday to frank the form.
• Barn has terrific stats with the second time starter angle; picks up Hernandez.
Others to consider: 12-Epione.
RACE 8
4-PATRON D’ORO
Degree of confidence: C
• Easily won his last two with big figs but was claimed by low percentage barn.
• Dropping from $16,000 to $12,500, so the connections are looking to bail.
• Current condition is questionable but will win if he has one good one left.
Others to consider: 1-Lansdowne (GB).
RACE 9
8-ANTIFONA (FR)
Degree of confidence: B
• Clearly most comfortable as a late running turf sprinter, gets ideal conditions.
• Displayed winning success down the Hill two back in the Sweet Life Stakes.
• Should find enough help up front to compliment her deep closing style.
Others to consider: 6-Zona Verde; 7-Laulne (FR).
RACE 10
2-MOTORCADE
Degree of confidence: C
• All-out win in an abbreviated maiden claiming sprint; properly spotted today.
• Must leave sharply from the rail and open up, then try to hang on close home.
• Competitive on numbers but will have to deal with an extra half furlong today.
Others to consider: 6-American Cat; 7-Thales.
RACE 11
10-NITTI (IRE)
Degree of confidence: B-
• Improving form and appears to be acclimating, packs a dangerous late kick.
• Irish bred colt boosted his Beyer figure by 17 points; can step forward again.
• Pace projection looks moderate; needs some help up front to be effective.
Others to consider: 1-Siennois (Ire); 5-Ngannou.
